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S18 TYP

1999 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

138,110 mi
Last recorded138,110 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Jaguar S-type86,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS18 TYP
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2014 138,110 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear brake discs surface corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2014 221,824 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

offside rear brake discs surface corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2013 140,123 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 130,182 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

advise front brake discs slightly corroded

advise rear brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2011 124,409 miles

Coolant leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine rattle on idle

rear brake discs corroded and scored

Fail 15 Feb 2011 124,406 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Coolant leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine rattle on idle

rear brake discs corroded and scored

Fail 6 Jan 2011 124,398 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine rattle on idle

rear brake discs corroded and scored

Pass 10 Dec 2009 108,005 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 65,342 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 93,493 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 87,915 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 87,832 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 83,247 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 83,247 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Jaguar S-type?

Based on 942,176 MOT tests across 62,116 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
4,736
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
62,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43,168
Brake pipe excessively corroded 20,758
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,128
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 17,876
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 16,617
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S18 TYP is a 1999 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1999 Jaguar S-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 86,446 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jaguar S-type fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43,168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S18 TYP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar S-type typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Jaguar S-type is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S18 TYP registered?

S18 TYP is a 1999 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 22 June 1999.

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